City Times

Will City College students vote in the recall election?

City students share their experiences and thoughts on the upcoming election

Kathy Archibald, Multimedia Journalist • September 13, 2021

If Newsom cannot convince more than 50% of the electorate to vote no in the recall election, the top vote-getter in the second half of the ballot will become governor.

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San Diego Democratic, Republican party heads weigh in on Tuesday’s recall election

The heads of the San Diego Democratic and Republican parties share why they oppose or support California’s recall vote

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • September 13, 2021

Representatives from the Democratic and Republican parties of San Diego County disagree on a myriad of issues and how to solve them. But neither has endorsed a candidate on the second question on the ballot — who should succeed Newsom as governor if he is recalled.

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San Diego City College sports return to action

Knights fall in men's soccer and volleyball, win in cross country

Will Mauriz, Sports Editor • September 9, 2021

Student-athletes are finally able to showcase their skills to an audience after an extended shutdown.

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City College science students, faculty face realities of returning to campus

Lab classes are among those returning to campus for the fall 2021 semester

Christopher Tapanes, Multimedia Journalist • September 8, 2021

While the majority of students and faculty at City College’s science building agreed that in-person lab classes are essential to the learning process, others are having reservations about being back on campus.

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Students: Don’t pay for free parking!

On-campus parking for students is free for entire fall semester

Marlena Harvey, Editor-In-Chief • September 7, 2021

During the fall 2021 semester, permits are not required for any students parking in student parking lots.

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Arts bring new perspectives back to City College campus

In-person classes begin amid a still-precarious global pandemic

Philip Salata and Kathy Archibald • September 3, 2021

For the first time in more than 18 months, select fine arts classes are finally being held in person at City College for the fall 2021 semester.

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UPDATED: Fear, frustration of SDCCD staff dominates the first fall trustees meeting

Public comments included a letter signed by 36 staff members

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • August 27, 2021

Staff from the student services departments of all four campuses vented their fears and frustrations regarding the SDCCD's recent decision to require them to return to campus amid rising COVID-19 numbers at the Aug. 26 Board of Trustees meeting.

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City College students continue growth at urban farm

Devoted faculty, student volunteers kept the City Urban Farm alive during the pandemic

Marlena Harvey, Editor-in-Chief • August 26, 2021

The City Urban Farm, which is overseen by a volunteer program known as Seeds, could not come to a halt without losing most of the plants and what they produce during the pandemic. Someone had to stay behind and tend to it.

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Relief palpable for City College students returning for in-person learning

Campus requires proof of vaccination or exception and weekly testing

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • August 25, 2021

San Diego City College welcomed students back for the first time since March 2020 on Aug. 23. And for students pursuing majors in subjects that do not translate to remote learning easily, the relief is palpable.

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Fall convocation brings change to campus

Words of hope, resilience and resources come from the leaders of San Diego City College

Kathryn Gray and Will Mauriz • August 24, 2021

San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz highlighted successes and challenges from the past academic year and laid out a plan for the future at the fall 2021 San Diego City College Convocation.

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Empresarios en National City batallan para mantener negocios durante la pandemia de COVID-19 (con podcast)

Negocios pequeños en la avenida Highland enfrentan dificultades con altos casos de COVID-19 y alto desempleo

Katia Pechenkina, Vicky Pineda, Susana Serrano, and Gabriel Schneider • July 9, 2021

National City, la segunda ciudad más antigua en el condado de San Diego, ha sido impactada desproporcionadamente por altos casos de COVID-19 y por la oleada de desempleo que sigue subiendo.

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Dueño de restaurante se apoya en conecciones para sobrevivir la pandemia

El dueño de Birrias, Chivos & Cheves batallo para mantener el negocio abierto

Susana Serrano, Multimedia Journalist • July 9, 2021

En un pequeño centro comercial donde la avenida Highland intersecta la calle 24 en National City, un restaurante mexicano llamado Birrias, Chivos & Cheves se encuentra entre una pizzería y un salón de uñas.

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